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Melena M. Koegler

Altoona,PA

Summary

Resourceful Human Resources Manager offers 19 years of Human Resources Management experience, employee relations and business management expertise paired with first-rate communication and problem-solving abilities. Strategic and well-rounded professional seasoned in managing and overseeing various aspects of HR. Commended for building trusting relationships within organization to support business needs.

Overview

26
26
years of professional experience

Work History

Human Resources Manager

County of Blair
Hollidaysburg, PA
03.2022 - Current
  • Collaborated with HR Director to execute diverse managerial and HR responsibilities
  • Guided department heads, managers, supervisors, and employees on human resources and labor relation matters
  • Ensures compliance with federal and state employee-related laws and regulations at a County-wide level
  • Responsible for overseeing FMLA and ADA requests, leaves, document management, and employee correspondence
  • Executes various responsibilities within the applicant tracking system such as updating job postings, managing candidate dispositions, and maintaining communication with candidates for effective workflow.
  • Created, proofread, updated, and submitted Salary Board requests to the Commissioners
  • Ensured effective policy administration by recommending revisions and administering existing and new policies.
  • Interviews the involved parties to collect comprehensive information regarding sexual harassment, harassment, retaliation, discrimination, and/or EEO complaints or claims. Enforces adherence to federal,state,and local regulations while ensuring utmost privacy of gathered evidence.
  • Conducted disciplinary measures while implementing performance enhancement strategies
  • Offered payroll assistance by answering inquiries and providing necessary documentation.

Assistant Store Manager/Team Leader

Sephora inside Kohl’s
Altoona, PA
01.2020 - 01.2022
  • Assisted customers with make-up requests in a professional manner.
  • Provided training and product knowledge to new hires, ensuring high customer service standards.
  • Consistently achieved and surpassed department merchandising standards
  • Consistently sought out and implemented strategies to optimize visual presentation
  • Ensure customers experience superior customer service.

Talent Acquisition Specialist

Manpower
Altoona, PA
01.2014 - 01.2016
  • Supported recruitment of new staff
  • Worked in various industries and held multiple positions simultaneously.
  • Managed recruitment process for diverse range of positions
  • Recruited and screened qualified candidates for current open positions for the client
  • Successfully handled diverse responsibilities such as administration, general labor, skilled and temporary positions as per client specifications.
  • Managed diverse range of position fillings based on client demands
  • Generated candidate submittal lists tailored to specific client requirements
  • Verified that chosen candidates meet client expectations through rigorous evaluation methods involving interviews, background checks, drug screenings, and skill assessments.
  • Onboarded candidates by completing necessary documentation, creating assignments, and confirming their placement
  • Submitted weekly payroll promptly. Provided exceptional candidate experience to contribute to the sales culture.

Assistant Store Manager/Team Leader

Sephora inside Kohl’s
Altoona, PA
01.2013 - 01.2014
  • Facilitated the onboarding process for new employees by offering guidance on product knowledge and customer service standards, while also assisting customers with makeup selection.
  • Ensured compliance with and surpassed department merchandising standards
  • Proactively strengthened visual merchandising through strategic identification of opportunities for improvement.
  • Ensure customers experience superior customer service.

Human Resources Manager

Lowe’s
Dauphin County, PA
01.1998 - 01.2013
  • Demonstrated flexibility in successfully fulfilling a wide range of tasks related to management and human resources under the guidance of the Store Manager
  • Performed administration duties such as managing new hire paperwork, processing weekly payroll, and participating in staff meetings.
  • Managed weekly payroll processing in the Kronos system while maintaining accurate payroll files and ensuring adherence to FSLA regulations
  • Developed employee relations strategies that encouraged a supportive workplace culture promoting excellent customer service and reflecting Lowe's Vision.
  • Investigated, interviewed, and managed employee issues while ensuring confidentiality
  • Provided assistance to the store management team in promptly handling and resolving corrective action and performance issues through understanding and implementation of key employment laws, along with Lowe's Policies.
  • Served as a resource for store management, offering assistance in managing difficult employee matters and ensuring adherence to standardized HR practices
  • Enhanced the knowledge and skills of store management through interactive training sessions covering HR focal points such as effective interviewing strategies, adherence to employment law guidelines, prevention of sexual harassment incidents, compliance with Title VII policies, and understanding ADA requirements.
  • Supported staff with maintaining accurate records of employee benefits enrollment, changes, and additions
  • Ensured compliance with Sarbanes-Oxley payroll compliance, WOTC program, Worker’s Compensation, STAR and Employee Performance Reviews.
  • Coordinated all aspects of employment, including recruitment, job posting, interviewing, reference checks, REID survey administration and pre-employment background check and drug screening. Conducted new employee orientation and training. Attended job fairs, posted and advertised job notices to present Lowe's as an employer of choice.
  • Maintained compliance with safety procedures, including DOT, Worker's Comp., and HAZMAT training records.
  • Developed and executed efficient talent management plans to address recruiting, staffing, and succession needs
  • Identified training mentors to train new employees, raised awareness of Open Door Policy storewide.

Education

Bachelor of Fine Arts -

Penn State University
05.1999

Skills

  • Proficient with Munis, Kronos, PeopleSoft, Word, Excel, and Outlook
  • Team player
  • Excellent time management skills
  • Conflict Management
  • Public Speaking
  • Data Analytics
  • Labor Relations
  • Leadership Development
  • Succession Planning
  • Recruitment
  • Payroll Administration
  • Legal Compliance
  • Benefits Administration
  • Risk Management
  • Policy Enforcement
  • Employee Relations
  • Staff Management
  • New Employee Orientation
  • Corrective Action Planning
  • Recordkeeping
  • Employee Onboarding
  • Training development
  • Exit Interviews
  • Compensation and benefits
  • Performance Appraisal
  • Staff compensation
  • Diversity and Inclusion
  • Employee Retention
  • Career Development
  • Talent management
  • Microsoft Office and Docusign
  • Microsoft Office proficiency
  • Human Resources Operations
  • Regulatory Compliance
  • Recruitment and hiring

Timeline

Human Resources Manager

County of Blair
03.2022 - Current

Assistant Store Manager/Team Leader

Sephora inside Kohl’s
01.2020 - 01.2022

Talent Acquisition Specialist

Manpower
01.2014 - 01.2016

Assistant Store Manager/Team Leader

Sephora inside Kohl’s
01.2013 - 01.2014

Human Resources Manager

Lowe’s
01.1998 - 01.2013

Bachelor of Fine Arts -

Penn State University

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